7 Steps to Improve Your English

English is quickly becoming known as world language. Many people are obliged to learn English properly for a certain purpose such as for helping a business or a career succeed on the international stage or even only for pleasure. Many people also learn English for being able to communicate globally and for travelling around the world. Everyone has their own reason for what they want to learn English.  

Almost everyday I meet people who asked me "how can I improve my English?". I simply answer "just practice it everyday. Try to use English words you have already known". But, actually, there are many ways to improve our English while having tons of fun. Yet, practices will lead you to the better progression. 

Here are several steps that I can recommend for those who want to improve their English. Besides, this article is also provided to my students who are struggling to develop their English skills. You can follow this steps but you can also do what you think you should do based on your learning style. 

1. LISTEN

Listen to your favorite music. You can listen to the song while you are reading its lyric. Or watch a movie with English subtitles.

2. SPEAK

Don’t worry if you make mistakes. It’s normal. Try to be fluent. Don’t be scared. You are going to make mistakes but you will also learn how to avoid them.

3. RECORD YOURSELF WHILE SPEAKING

It sounds stupid but this will help you to realize your errors. If you get used to speaking in front of the camera it will boost your confidence while speaking in public.

4. READ

Reading is crucial. While reading you acquire new vocabulary and grammar constructions. You can read children books for simple English or English article for the complicated one.

5. WRITE

Write stories, articles, or maybe start writing a diary in English.

6. BOOST YOUR VOCABULARY

Don’t use the same words all the time. Learn synonyms!

7. PRACTICE

You will not succeed without practice. Learning grammar rules or vocabulary by heart is important but without practice it is absolutely useless.

Remember, we are not native English speaker. So, it is okay for us not to sound like a native. Let learn more and more for our better. Let reach our goal together. ^^